Functional Title: Remote Sensing Specialist
Division: Technical Support Division/ the Information and Knowledge Management Programme - IKMP
Level of post: M-11 (Riparian Professional)
Contract type: Fixed-term appointment
Duration: One-year contract renewable
Location: MRC Secretariat, Vientiane, Lao PDR with relocation to Phnom Penh, Cambodia in November 2010
Reporting to: Database/GIS Team Leader - IKMP
1. THE MEKONG RIVER COMMISSION AND MRC SECRETARIAT
The Mekong River Commission (MRC) was established by the 1995 Agreement on Co-operation for the Sustainable Development of the Mekong River Basin, between the governments of Cambodia, Laos, Thailand and Viet Nam. In accordance with this Agreement, the Mission of MRC is: “To promote and coordinate sustainable management and development of water and related resources for the countries’ mutual benefit and the people’s well being by implementing strategic programmes and activities and providing scientific information and policy advice.”
The MRC Secretariat is the operational arm of the MRC. It provides technical and administrative services to the JC and the Council to achieve the MRC’s mission.
2. THE TECHNICAL SUPPORT DIVISION
The Technical Support Division is the centre for the repository and analysis of data and tools for information on Mekong River Basin water and related resources and develops reliable and up-to-date databases and information systems. The Division prepares and develops appropriate modelling systems and other decision-support systems for the MRC. It is also responsible for encouraging the use of appropriate technologies in planning, co-ordinating and developing the basin's resources, and provides a wide variety of technical support and assistance to MRC Programmes and projects.
3. THE INFORMATION AND KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME
The Information and Knowledge Management Programme (IKMP) is the centre for the repository and analysis of data and tools for information on Mekong River Basin water and related resources and develops reliable and up-to-date databases and information systems. The Programme prepares and develops appropriate modelling systems and other decision-support systems for the MRC. It is also responsible for encouraging the use of appropriate technologies in planning, co-ordinating and developing the basin's resources, and provides a wide variety of technical services, support and assistance to MRC programmes and projects.
4. JOB SUMMARY
Under the overall supervision of the Division Director, and the direct supervision of the Database/GIS Team Leader, the Remote Sensing Specialist co-ordinates and carries out remote sensing analysis and mapping for MRC programmes and projects, and provides other technical support and assistance to them in these areas.
The IKMP data and Information needs assessment from 2009 prioritize the following key areas where information has to be generated: Elevation data (Digital Elevation Model / Digital Terrain Model), Land Cover and Wetland mapping, Flood extend, depth and duration, Climate change, Primary production, Soil distribution, Base Images.
Drought Management, Sediment monitoring, Geo morphological change assessment and visualization are also important areas.
Remote sensing and image processing will be an important part of the analysis, as well as mapping. It is expected that a strong cooperation is needed with remote sensing institutions in the riparian countries.
 

1. KEY TASKS
The incumbent performs the following tasks:
1. Co-ordinate, support and carry out the analysis of remote-sensed data for MRC projects / programmes in some of the above mentioned key areas.
2. Assist IKMP GIS specialists in creating maps from remote sending analysis.
3. Coordinate and cooperate with remote sensing institutions and specialists.
4. Contribute to acquisition, development and maintenance of applications for remote sensing.
5. Carry out and coordinate maintenance and quality control of Geospatial datasets with metadata.
6. Provide capacity building services related to activities under the component 3 including GIS, RS, GPS, cartography and visualization of map design.
7. Perform any other relevant tasks as assigned by the supervisors
2. SCOPE OF AUTHORITY
(a) Supervision requirements: The incumbent does not have any supervisory responsibilities but is responsible for the on-the-job training of MRC, NMC and line agency staff as detailed in key tasks above.
(b) Level of autonomy: Decision making is largely recommendatory, subject to the final approval of others, unless decision is clearly in line with MRC policy.
(c) Level of problem solving required: Problem solving is complex and the incumbent must display a high level of initiative and creativity.
(d) Level and type of communications required: Communications are wide, both within and outside of the organisation, and a variety of written documentation is required of the position.
3. COMPETENCE REQUIREMENTS
(a) Core Values: Integrity, professionalism and respect for diversity.
(b) Core Competencies: Communication, teamwork, planning and organising, accountability, creativity, client orientation, commitment to continuous learning, and technological awareness.
4. POST-SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS
- An advanced degree in remote sensing with at least seven years of experience in remote sensing and GIS applications is required.
- Experience in using remote sensing in one or more of the above mentioned key areas.
- Knowledge about project management.
- Knowledge about geospatial databases management and cartography.
- Working familiarity within the Mekong region.
- Fluency in English, both written and spoken. Working knowledge of more than one riparian language is desirable.

** The job descriptions and other information can be obtained at MRC website http://www.mrcmekong.org  . Women are encouraged to apply. Only short-listed candidates will be notified.

Only nationals of Cambodia, Lao PDR, Thailand and Viet Nam are eligible to apply. The application should include a cover letter outlining clearly how the candidate meets the requirements of the position. The post title must be indicated in the application letter. In addition to the cover letter, the applicant should include his/her detailed CV and MRC Personal History Form and send to the National Mekong Committee in the applicant’s home country.

Cambodia National Mekong Committee
23 Mao Tse Toung Road, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Tel. (855-23) 218 727 Fax. (855-23) 218 506
E-mail: cnmcs@cnmc.gov.kh
Lao National Mekong Committee
Prime Minister’s Office, Vientiane, Lao PDR
Tel. (856-21) 260 981-3 Fax. (856-21) 260 984
E-mail: lnmc@lnmcmekong.org

Thai National Mekong Committee
Department of Water Resources
180/3 Rama 6 Road, Soi Phibul Watana Building
Phayathai, Bangkok 10400 Thailand
Tel. (66-2) 271 6165, 271 6620
Fax. (66-2) 298 6605
E-mail: tnmc@dwr.mail.go.th
Viet Nam National Mekong Committee
23 Hang Tre, Ha Noi, Viet Nam
Tel. (84-4) 825 4785 Fax. (84-4) 825 6929
E-mail: vnmc.personnel@gmail.com

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